The big idea: you enjoy a magical evening of film, friends and wonder. You meet our guide and they take you to a unique location in Bristol and we show a film. All the money we make we pass to Awamu, supporting women and children affected by HIV in Uganda.

Best car chase EVER – The French Connection

William Friedkin’s gritty police drama portrays two tough New York City cops trying to intercept a huge heroin shipment coming from France. An interesting contrast is established between ‘Popeye’ Doyle, a short-tempered alcoholic bigot who is nevertheless a hard-working and dedicated police officer, and his nemesis Alain Charnier, a suave and urbane gentleman who is nevertheless a criminal and one of the largest drug suppliers of pure heroin to North America. During the surveillance and eventual bust, Friedkin provides one of the most gripping and memorable car chase sequences ever filmed. Written by Tad Dibbern

This film had been on our list to show from the beginning. How can a car chase be so compelling without any music in the background?! Clip of the car chase! wahhh

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We support Awamu, which means 'together' in Lugandan, the main language spoken in Uganda. Women in the projects we fund are supported to earn a living – children in their care are healthier, happier and can go to schools in two of the poorest areas of Kampala, Uganda. 100% of the profits made at Magic Lantern goes to Awamu.
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